higharollakockamamie:

Another thing from FFXV Official Works: 

Behind the birth of Magitek Troopers is the data on daemons that Ardyn provided … However, the origin of Ardyn’s data remains a mystery.

Ardyn: “In the purest sense, daemons are caused by a plasmodium parasite, which infects living creatures and creates beasts that abhor the sun and love places of darkness. They prefer experimental films and hibiscus tea, appreciate the scent of lavender, and share a distaste for TV programs that clearly haven’t planned their plot well in advance.” 

Verstael: “Yes, yes… (writes notes) … wait, how do you know all this?”

Ardyn, sipping hibiscus tea: “No reason.”